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Stampede Forward Chooses Ohio State University

01/15/2014, 8:00am CST

By bwerger

Sioux Falls Stampede forward Dakota Joshua has committed to play collegiate hockey at Ohio State University following his USHL career.

Joshua has recorded 20 points (8g, 12a) over 32 games during his first full season with the Stampede. He has netted seven of his goals over his last 14 games, including in each of his last two games. He made his debut with the Stampede last season and also played six USHL contests with Team USA.

The 17-year-old has gained attention from NHL scouts as he was listed at #203 on the midterm rankings of North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the 2014 NHL Draft.

Prior to his time in the USHL, the Dearborn, Michigan native played youth hockey in the Honeybaked AAA program. He was selected by the Stampede in the 2012 USHL Futures Draft.

Five other players who have competed in the USHL this season will play college hockey at Ohio State University; Matt Weis (Green Bay Gamblers), Christian Lampasso (Lincoln Stars), Janik Moeser (Muskegon Lumberjacks), John Wiitala (Waterloo Black Hawks), and Luke Stork (Youngstown Phantoms).

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the USHL celebrates its 12th season as the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league in 2013-14. A record 32 players were chosen in the 2013 NHL Draft and more than 300 players on team rosters last season have committed to NCAA Division I schools, further establishing the USHL as the world’s foremost producer of junior hockey talent. For more information, visit us on the web at www.USHL.com or visit the League’s social media platforms, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/ushlhockey), twitter (www.twitter.com/ushl), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/ushlinteractive). Fans can also watch USHL action all season long, live or on-demand via FASTHockey (ushl.fasthockey.com).